BACKSTAGE PASS

THEATRE EXPLORATION FOR GRADE 11 & 12 STUDENTS

Discover and explore how artists, craftspeople and designers create the theatre magic you see onstage. This engaging series of six eye-opening workshops led by theatre professionals takes you behind-the-scenes like you’ve never been before, while giving you the chance to see every Mainstage production for free. Learn about topics like set and costume design, choreography, auditioning, playwriting, and so much more! No experience is necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to learn and have fun!

Each session starts at 10 am with a workshop tailored to our current John Hirsch Mainstage production and is led by a member of Manitoba’s professional theatre community. Past topics have included the audition process, stage combat, dialects, set design, playwriting and more. After lunch, students attend the matinee performance in the John Hirsch Theatre. The day concludes after our post-show Talkback (approximately 4:45 pm).

Please note that Backstage Pass occurs during the school day and participants will require permission from both their school and parents/guardians to attend. Lunch is generously provided by Subway.

"Seeing these shows and learning about theatre and all different aspects of it and making friends at the same time is the best way to spend my days and I’m so thankful for this opportunity."

"This program was an absolute pleasure to take part in. I loved meeting new people and especially taking awesome workshops with amazing people! Would 100% recommend it to anyone who is considering it!"

2018/19 Backstage Pass Dates:

Nov 7, Dec 12, Jan 30, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 15

With one application form for all our student opportunities, applying is as easy as 1-2-3!

Complete our application (available online in June 2018) and submit a letter highlighting your interest in participating in Backstage Pass, Teen Critic or Royal MTC’s Student Internship Program. You can apply for all three if you wish! Internship applicants must include which type of internship they are applying for (long term or one-day) and what areas of theatre they want to learn about.

Include a letter of recommendation from a teacher outlining your enthusiasm, commitment, ability to collaborate, strengths and challenges.

Don’t forget to include contact info for you AND your recommending teacher.